Custom Size Lure Coursing Slip Lead Leash Padded Collar

Custom Size Lure Coursing Slip Lead Leash Padded Collar

Details

This Custom Sized Lure Coursing Slip Lead Leash, with Padded Collar and Limited Ribbon - is made with high quality flat, kelly green nylon and lined with a double thickness of green, 100% USA cotton velour, extending approximately 1/2 inch above the long edges of the collar. It is trimmed with a woven jacquard ribbon. The design of this ribbon is based on a Traditional, interlocked Celtic Knot design of two repeating knotted lines, one of silver and one of gold, on a dark green background, with three leafed shamrocks distributed throughout the design. This ribbon / webbing combination looks attractive with welded steel, chrome or nickle plated d-rings. The d-rings are sewn on each end. At least a 50 inch lead, double box stitched with heavy duty nylon or mono-filament thread, is attached to one end of the collar, double stitched. A hand loop is sewn on the other end.

Inspiration/Story Behind This Product

All though ancient in origin, Lure coursing has changed very little since man domesticated the dog. As a team, man and dog are a powerful combination of similar skills. The dog's natural hard wiring for chase and speed are essential key attributes for this type of hunting.
Lure Coursing, using dogs for hunting live prey, is part of daily life all over the world.
The Basenji, my own breed of choice for nearly 41 years, is a primitive, aboriginal, Pariah dog well over 8,000 years old and they have changed little over the years. They are still found in the Congo region of their native Southern Africa, where they are still used to point, flush, trail, chase, drive and capture game. The Basenji is naturally barkless, because of a larynx shaped differently from other dogs.
African Tribesmen, knowing how quiet their dogs are, make 'bells', fashioned from emptied gourds. For the 'clappers', the noise making component of a bell, they fill them with selected objects such as gravel, shells, beans or other items, giving the 'bell' a unique sound. The bells are hung around their dog's neck with a jute collar, which can be very ornate with knots, as decoration.
Usually, several hunters will combine their efforts to feed the members of their village, by bringing several dogs with them, taking advantage of the Basenjis' tendency to work in packs Basenjis are conveyed to and from hunting, comfortably wrapped around the shoulders of their owner. Once the dogs are turned loose, the sounds made by the contents of the gourd, provides the identity and travel direction of each dog. Basenjis are tenacious, persistent hunters and rarely give up. They are also fearless and cunning hunters. They also receive a fair share of the catch.
Lure Coursing slip leads are a collar and leash combination. The leash portion is hard sewn to one side of the collar, leaving an open ring on the other end of the collar.
Collars are sized to go around the dogs neck and must be fitted properly to keep the dog from backing out of the collar. The D-rings provide a tie / grip area for your hands while you are restraining the hound before release. See photos above for slip threading. To secure, passing the leash through the two rings, creating a small loop above the rings, then pulling the leash through. See last photo above.
I size my collars to be about a fraction of an inch smaller than the dog's neck when measured directly behind the ears. I also consider the bottom circumference of the neck as most handlers ride the collar further down on the dog's neck. With these two measurements in mind, I know the collar can help to restrain the hound, when not coursing, by tying a 'cinching knot' between the two d-rings. Ideally, a gap of an inch or so between the d-rings, is best. See photo above.
Believe me, walking to or off the field, before or after a run, present opportunities for your dog to hear and / or see the Lure operator resetting the bunnies (white plastic bags tied to the closed loop, nylon string) and you might find yourself being pulled back to the lure!
07/2016

Materials Used

High quality nylon webbing, ribbon, fleece, d-rings

More Info

To order this custom sized lead -

*Please provide the circumference of your dog's neck, measured directly behind the ears. Also, breed and weight are very helpful. Please write this information in the buyer's message section located on the ArtFire checkout sheet, PayPal purchase processing sheet or email me directly at UDBasenji@cox.net. Remember to indicate your choice of liner color if additional colors are offered.

*Once payment is received, I will send you a confirmation email, describing your order and addressing any questions I may have. Please respond to my confirmation email as soon as possible as this will affect the delivery date of your order. Your lead leash will ship in 48 to 96 hours after your response.

*Delivery time can be affected by prior orders, already in progress. I will keep you advised if your purchase does not ship when promised.

*Please note that leads are subject to the availability of materials, especially the ribbons.

*All lead purchases include a solid aromatic cedar ornament in the shape of a large milk bone. Personalization is included as well as the date on the reverse side, so be sure to include your dog's call name.

Please Note: More than two leads, shipping will be determined. THANKS!

07/2016

Product Attributes

Primary Material: Cotton, nylon

Size: 2 inch

Pattern: Celtic

Color: Green

Accepted Payments

Shipping

United StatesFirst Item: $8.00Additional Items: $0.00

Policies

First and foremost, your dog's safety and comfort are my primary concerns.
I want you to be happy with your purchase(s) so you will recommend my products to your friends as well as purchase additional products in the future. I make every lead, collar, and blanket. I also build each item for durability and long service life, with attention to detail and quality. I don't sell anything I wouldn't use myself.

For orders:
I will contact you within 24 hours after I have been notified by ArtFire of your order. You MUST provide me with an email address where I can contact you directly. Please adjust your 'spam' sorter on your mailbox to receive emails from me. Failure to do so will affect your order. I will make three attempts to contact you. Afterwards, I will refund your money.
For slip leads, I will need the circumference of your dog's neck, directly behind the ears. For blankets / and or muscle shirts, I will email a PDF document, showing as well as describing the measurements you will need to provide. You can measure your dog using a ruler and string or purchase a measuring tape. The more accurate your measurements, the better the item will fit. Please email the information ASAP as it affects the delivery time of your order.
Once I have the measurements for the item(s) you have ordered, GENERALLY , shipment(s) will be mailed in 7 - 10 days, depending on your selection and my workload, especially during peak times, such as Fall and Spring Coursing Seasons. I will provide you with a tentative delivery date when my work load will impact delivery dates.

Payment

I accept Paypal (which will allow you to pay with a debit, direct payment from your bank account or credit cards such as Visa or Mastercard once your Paypal account has been established - there is no charge for you to use Paypal), personal checks, or money orders for all domestic orders. Purchase(s) will be held until check clears.

Please make your check payable to Candence C. Griffin.

*Please note your dog's neck size, (measure directly behind the ears and at the base of your dog's neck - just above the withers), breed and call name in the buyer's message section located on the ArtFire checkout sheet, PayPal purchase processing sheet or email me directly at UDBasenji@cox.net. Remember to indicate your choice of liner color (if applicable), otherwise the default color shown will be used. Once payment is received, I will send you a confirmation email, describing your order and addressing any questions I may have. Please respond to my confirmation email as soon as possible as this will affect the delivery date of your order. Your lead leash will ship in 7 to 10 days, after your response. Every effort will be made to get your order out, as soon as possible.
*Delivery time can be affected by prior orders, already in progress. I will keep you advised if your purchase does not ship when promised.
*Please note that leads are subject to the availability of materials, especially the ribbons.
*All lead purchases include a solid aromatic cedar ornament in the shape of a large milk bone. Personalization is included as well as the date on the reverse side, so be sure to include your dog's call name.

For blankets or Muscle shirts - I will email a measurement sheet to you so I tailor the blankets to fit your dog(s).

Please acknowledge my confirmation email. I will make three attempts to contact you via email. If you have not responded and have paid for your item, I will refund your money via Paypal.

Your purchase will ship in 7 - 10 days, depending on what you have ordered and when/if you acknowledge my confirmation email.
Please note that leads and collars are subject to the availability of materials, especially the ribbons.

Shipping can / will be delayed if you don't provide the needed measurements I have requested at the time you commit the sale or when you receive my confirmation email.

Shipping

I ship USPS, priority mail. Currently, I'm only shipping to USA addresses using the USPS fixed rate boxes so I can ship two martingales in the smallest box offered.

Insurance is not optional and is figured into the price of shipping.

Refunds and Exchanges

Returns of new, unused leads, collars and blankets (except for custom) may be accepted for exchange or refund on a case by case basis. Please contact me if you have a problem(s) with the item you purchased. Dog chewed items are not refundable.

Additional Policies and FAQs

All of my collars, martingales, slip leads and blankets are handmade by me and are unique, one of a kind. Ribbons are subject to availability.
Most of my ribbons are from India, Pakistan and Turkey, by small lot purchase. This allows me to have great variety but duplication of some items may not be possible. Blanket fabrics are seasonal and subject to color variation even though I usually purchase in 10 yard lots. All orders are subject to the availability of materials on hand.

When ordering slip leads, martingale leads and collars as well as regular collars, please submit the size of your dog's neck as well as breed / weight so the correct nylon weight is used.